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actireman · 08-01-2012, 04:30 PM

Last week I spent the day racing on an open track day and had a blast. The only problem is I also spent the day holding myself in the car. I was wondering if anyone has installed recaro or any other type of seat yet. I talked to my buddys at GM and the floor is completly different from the CTS-v.

Drew10 · 08-01-2012, 04:43 PM

I was just wondering the same thing. Maybe the seat brackets could be changed from the SS seat to the CTS-V seat.

I will be watching this thread for peoples ideas.

THR ZL1 #1 · 08-01-2012, 05:31 PM

What about the air bags? . . . Just asking . .

69NMYSS · 08-01-2012, 08:06 PM

I would purchase and have the Recaro seats installed from the CTS-V in a heartbeat if it was possible.

DangerZL1 · 08-01-2012, 09:25 PM

It's possible and has been done on an SS. I forgot who did it, but is was really expensive to order all the individual parts and install them. If you do a search it may come up.

2012ZL1 · 08-02-2012, 01:15 AM

I may put in some manual racing seats. Saves a ton of weight also.

actireman · 08-02-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

I would purchase and have the Recaro seats installed from the CTS-V in a heartbeat if it was possible.

I had the same thought, but the email from my buddy at GM said the floor pans are completly different and won't work. I was hoping maybe GM parts performance would be coming out with seats for the car. I would much rather have some bad#ss seats in my car, than just have some race seats that I fabbed to be in it.

DangerZL1 · 08-02-2012, 09:13 AM

If you do a search you'll find a post that says Hess Motorsports installed the CTS-V recaros in a Camaro and the seat fame was modified to get them to fit. The cost was about $7k, so it is cost prohibitive for most owners. The seats can be changed, but it isn't going to be a straightforward swap with the airbags, etc.

2012ZL1 · 08-02-2012, 12:50 PM

Depends what you are after with seats. Comfort and appearance...or...function and performance.
I am leaning towards racing seats for function and performance but the ctsv recaros may be good for comfort and appearance. They are far too heavy for performance use.

DangerZL1 · 08-02-2012, 01:00 PM

I'm trying to remember, but I think all the early tests of the ZL1 showed it with fixed back Cobra racing seats installed.

2012ZL1 · 08-02-2012, 02:10 PM

ah yes...I think you are right

actireman · 08-02-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

I'm trying to remember, but I think all the early tests of the ZL1 showed it with fixed back Cobra racing seats installed.

The problem is, Cobra doesn't list one for the Camaro.

sammyv · 08-02-2012, 04:02 PM

I've come to the conclusion in order to gain enough headroom to wear a helmet i will have to use a racing seat on the drivers side. I will make my own mounts and mount it fixed to the floor. I think I would sit at least 3" lower wich would make the car a lot easier to handle. A local shop told me there are wiring harnesses available to rid of the airbag light. Downside, side airbag gone and more difficult to get in and out. If you have a seat that fits you it's very comfortable once you get seated. I will also mount harnesses at the same time.

Mr.R · 08-02-2012, 09:10 PM

I spoke with Sparco today and they have a seat bracket for the camaro 2010 which I assume will be the same for the zl1. Then you can pick any seat you want. It gets expensive though: brackets and sliders are 700 for both seats and then a pair of good seats are from 500 to 2000.....I saw a nice one that,s adjustable for 700, so I'll be at 1400+ work if everything fits. I'm not sure if I want to lose the side airbags but at 1g the stock seats are horrible. I have to push with my knee against the door to stay in place. Its ridiculous that there's no optional sport seats for such a high performance car.
http://www.sparcousa.com/product/r505

08-01-2012, 08:06 PM	#4
69NMYSS Drives: '69 Camaro SS and '12 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,274 View My Garage	I would purchase and have the Recaro seats installed from the CTS-V in a heartbeat if it was possible. __________________

08-01-2012, 04:30 PM	#1
actireman Drives: 2011 denali hd2500 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 186	Has anyone put seats in yet? Last week I spent the day racing on an open track day and had a blast. The only problem is I also spent the day holding myself in the car. I was wondering if anyone has installed recaro or any other type of seat yet. I talked to my buddys at GM and the floor is completly different from the CTS-v.

08-01-2012, 04:43 PM	#2
Drew10 Enjoys a good train wreck Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,800	I was just wondering the same thing. Maybe the seat brackets could be changed from the SS seat to the CTS-V seat. I will be watching this thread for peoples ideas.

08-01-2012, 05:31 PM	#3
THR ZL1 #1 Perma Grinning Drives: 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 452	What about the air bags? . . . Just asking . .

08-01-2012, 09:25 PM	#5
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	It's possible and has been done on an SS. I forgot who did it, but is was really expensive to order all the individual parts and install them. If you do a search it may come up.

08-02-2012, 01:15 AM	#6
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	I may put in some manual racing seats. Saves a ton of weight also.

08-02-2012, 09:13 AM	#8
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	If you do a search you'll find a post that says Hess Motorsports installed the CTS-V recaros in a Camaro and the seat fame was modified to get them to fit. The cost was about $7k, so it is cost prohibitive for most owners. The seats can be changed, but it isn't going to be a straightforward swap with the airbags, etc.

08-02-2012, 12:50 PM	#9
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Depends what you are after with seats. Comfort and appearance...or...function and performance. I am leaning towards racing seats for function and performance but the ctsv recaros may be good for comfort and appearance. They are far too heavy for performance use.

08-02-2012, 01:00 PM	#10
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	I'm trying to remember, but I think all the early tests of the ZL1 showed it with fixed back Cobra racing seats installed.

08-02-2012, 02:10 PM	#11
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	ah yes...I think you are right

08-02-2012, 04:02 PM	#13
sammyv Drives: 2013 red Lingenfelter ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: zionsville IN Posts: 567	I've come to the conclusion in order to gain enough headroom to wear a helmet i will have to use a racing seat on the drivers side. I will make my own mounts and mount it fixed to the floor. I think I would sit at least 3" lower wich would make the car a lot easier to handle. A local shop told me there are wiring harnesses available to rid of the airbag light. Downside, side airbag gone and more difficult to get in and out. If you have a seat that fits you it's very comfortable once you get seated. I will also mount harnesses at the same time.

08-02-2012, 09:10 PM	#14
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 232	I spoke with Sparco today and they have a seat bracket for the camaro 2010 which I assume will be the same for the zl1. Then you can pick any seat you want. It gets expensive though: brackets and sliders are 700 for both seats and then a pair of good seats are from 500 to 2000.....I saw a nice one that,s adjustable for 700, so I'll be at 1400+ work if everything fits. I'm not sure if I want to lose the side airbags but at 1g the stock seats are horrible. I have to push with my knee against the door to stay in place. Its ridiculous that there's no optional sport seats for such a high performance car. http://www.sparcousa.com/product/r505